For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,418 students in 79029, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79029, TX are North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunset Elementary School and Dumas J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79029 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79029, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79029, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W 14th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Dumas High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Klein Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #55.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Grades: 5-6
| 588 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Grades: PK-4
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
79029, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
514 Pear Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 271 students
623 Powell Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79029, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79029, TX include North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunset Elementary School and Dumas J High School.
How many public schools are located in 79029?
7 public schools are located in 79029.
What is the racial composition of students in 79029?
79029 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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